“Proposes comprehensive framework for actuarial practice“Targets stronger financial reporting, financial stability“NADP seeks globally competitive actuarial profession By Babajide Komolafe The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, yesterday unveiled the Exposure Draft of the Nigerian Actuarial Practice Regulations (NAPR) 2026, a landmark regulatory framework aimed at strengthening financial reporting, enhancing investor confidence and promoting financial stability, […]

ENUGU — Youths from Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest, calling on the state government to address challenges affecting their communities, including security, infrastructure and youth development. The demonstration, held on June 30, saw participants urge the government to increase investment in the predominantly agrarian local government and […]

By Chioma Obinna Cancer care in Nigeria received a boost for cancer care in Nigeria, as the Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre retained its title as the Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year, further cementing its status as a leading cancer treatment hub in West Africa. The award was conferred at the […]

… Millions remain at risk as key reforms stall four years after Mental Health ActBy Chioma Obinna To confront Nigeria’s deepening mental health crisis, Nigerian Mental Health (NMH) has launched the country’s first-ever public-facing Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker, an accountability tool aimed at exposing implementation gaps and compelling government action on long-promised reforms. The […]

The influence of a teacher is rarely measured by public applause or headlines. More often, it is found in university lecture halls, research centres, classrooms, and libraries where ideas are exchanged, challenged, and built upon. For Professor Ben Akpan, that influence has travelled far beyond the borders of Nigeria through a remarkable body of scholarly […]

By Ondaje Ijagwu As Mr Tunji Bello marks his 65th birthday on July 1, there is a natural temptation to measure his public life by the offices he has held, the policies he has championed or the regulatory milestones achieved under his leadership. Yet those who have worked most closely with him often tell a […]

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aspirant for the Alimosho Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election, Prince Ambassador (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, has unveiled his official profile, detailing his political journey, educational qualifications, professional achievements, traditional titles, and community development initiatives. The profile, made available […]

“The basis of every civilisation is wealth – wealth to provide the background of leisure, which in turn is the basis of culture in a commercial world,” John Buchan The old and historical Exodus was out of Egypt to the Promised Land. It was the movement of a people away from bondage, uncertainty and oppression towards […]

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Drug Day the Mountain Top Rehabilitation Centre (MTRC), the addiction prevention and treatment arm of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, trained 130 guidance counsellors from government secondary schools across Lagos in substance use prevention, early identification, counselling and referral systems. The two-day event, aimed at tackling the […]

On Monday this week, the story of another United States military operation in Nigeria trended. Sebastian Lukacs Gorka, United States Senior Counterterrorism Director and President Donald Trump’s confidant, made startling revelations about a counter-terrorism operation in Nigeria that took place three weeks ago at an undisclosed location. According to him, he watched the operation from the […]

By Chinedu Adonu For decades, the people of Umabor Eha-Alumonah in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have remained faithful to successive governments. They voted during elections, supported political leaders and patiently waited for the dividends of democracy. Today, many residents say that patience has yielded disappointment. Across the community, crumbling school buildings, dilapidated […]

I do not know whether to say the eagle has landed for the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) or simply to say that a convoluted process has simply been resolved in the manner of deus ex machina. But whichever will apply, the fact that the DSO was launched on Wednesday June 17, 2026, under the Big Picture Initiative, […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Jerry Adams, has attributed the sharp rise in tax compliance and internally generated revenue (IGR) in the state to Governor Uba Sani’s people-centred style of governance. Adams said the administration’s emphasis on inclusivity, peace-building and workers’ welfare had restored public confidence […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – DESPITE the crisis rocking the party, the Edo South Senatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Don – Pax Osifo on Tuesday said the party would shock other political parties by winning the district and other areas in the 2027 elections. Accompanied by the Edo South Senatorial […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Institute of Security Nigeria (ISN) has endorsed a newly published book, Military Transformational Leadership in Action: The Buratai Era, describing it as a major contribution to security scholarship and a comprehensive account of the leadership reforms and institutional transformation undertaken during the tenure of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur […]